Jimmy Tarbuck
British comedian, singer, actor, entertainer and game show host
James Joseph Tarbuck OBE (born 6 February 1940) is an English comedian, singer, actor, entertainer and game show host. He was a host of Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He also hosted many game shows and quiz shows on ITV during the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
Jimmy Tarbuck | |
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Born | |
Other names | Tarby |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, television presenter |
Years active | 1963–present |
Spouse |
Pauline Carfoot (m. 1959) |
Children | 3, including Liza Tarbuck |
In February 2020, Tarbuck revealed that, the day after his 80th birthday, he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Jimmy Tarbuck: Comedian reveals prostate cancer diagnosis". BBC News. 19 February 2020.